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I finally got myself set up with solar power for charging all my camera, video, gps and flashlight batteries etc. The key was finding a charger that will charge all battery types reliably without damaging them. I found even different Lithium ion batteries from different manufacturers would not charge even though the specs are the same.

Curious if anyone else out there is set up with solar power for charging NiMH and Lithium batteries.

Thanks
Jim

I bought the Garmin Oregon 550 a few weeks ago, very easy to use with a lot of options, so far so good, has a camera that I will use for geo-tagging photo's of specific locations for reference later. you can load all the types of map you want and has 3D view showing land contours.

it is expensive but deals can be had, I bought mine with Topo Canada map as well there are free maps online which can be layered together.

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For me the one that comes to mind was in Wabakimi, can't remember what lakes it linked but is was after a winter of heavy snow and high winds. There were so many blow downs it was like navigating through giant match sticks... under, over and around the downed tree's. The repeated setting the canoe and packs down to make it up and over/under trees took it's toll.

Making matters worse was the heat during the trip, baking on the lake then trudging through the forest with bugs and such. My friend and I are photographers and had about 50+ lbs of equipment each, which ruled out single trip portages. I remember the body heat build up during the portage's, our heads felt like they were close to boiling.

But I have to say I am always up for the challenge and it generally adds to the trip even if I don't realize it until the trip is over.

Much easier portage in Algonquin

For me red is the choice, I have 2 red and one is skin coat Kevlar.

My preference for red is I like the color and feel it photograph's best, especially in cedar/canvas

Jim